PCH 1st Annual Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Symposium 2024

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Phoenix Children's Conference Center 2632 North 20th Street Phoenix, AZ 85006, Phoenix , AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.50 hours)

The First Annual Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Symposium Learn about the unique treatment and psychosocial challenges facing adolescent and young adults as they battle cancer. For Adult and Pediatric Primary Care and Oncology Providers throughout the state of Arizona (MDs, DOs, APPs, PAs, Nurses, and Social Workers). Learn about identifying and meeting the unique needs of AYA patients (ages 15-39) and join us in improving comprehensive care across the state. No cost to attend!  

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1. Be able to identify the most common malignancies for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) patients diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15-39.
2. Utilize the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of AYA patients, including genetic testing and proton beam radiation.
3. Mitigate the potential late effects that are common in AYA cancer survivors.
4. Learn about the methods available to preserve fertility using available options for AYA cancer patients.
5. Counsel patients on the particular psychosocial stressors that may affect AYA cancer patients during and after their treatments.
6. Coordinate with the healthcare team to help mitigate the unique challenges that AYA cancer survivors report experiencing.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Phoenix Children's. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy  

The organization holding the activity reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, registration fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.